Stimulating the brain with electricity has been used for 30 years to treat Parkinson's disease. Now, researchers are testing whether it could help restore hand and arm motion.

Unlike web browsers, mobile apps increasingly make it difficult or impossible to see what companies are really doing with your data. The answer? An inspectability API.

In Taiwan, so many people are nearsighted that the island nation has already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us.

The hackers, who mostly targeted victims in Hong Kong, also hijacked Microsoft's trust model to make their malware harder to detect.

One of the year's most anticipated releases, out now from Ascendant Studios, is standard war fantasy**-**but a stable of veteran FPS developers gives this mage-powered shooter an edge.

Mexico and the western US are reeling from record-shattering rainfall. Blame high ocean temperatures-and prepare for worse to come as the planet warms.

AI technologies promise more chatbots and replicas of people who have passed. But giving voice to the dead comes at a human cost.

Telehealth companies that provide abortion pills are surging in popularity. Which are as safe as they claim to be?

A botnet apparently connected to ChatGPT shows how easily, and effectively, artificial intelligence can be harnessed for disinformation.

Garments that can be packed with ice or equipped with fans are becoming increasingly popular among workers exposed to high heat.

Want faster Wi-Fi on your trusty old laptop or desktop? Here's how to upgrade it yourself with a new Wi-Fi card or USB adapter.

People with ADHD have been dealing with a stimulant shortage in the US for almost a year. Some researchers say digital therapeutics could help fill the gap.

Coming from the Congo, I knew where the essential ingredient for the atomic bombs was mined, even if everyone else seemed to ignore it.

The KEF R3 Meta speakers look unbelievable and sound very natural; the only downside is the cost.

Pixel Binary Transparency is the latest security benefit for Pixel owners.

Mathematicians can often figure out what happens as quantities grow infinitely large. What about when they are just a little big?

In the streaming era, watching NFL football requires an inventive playbook and perseverance.

Plus: Amazon Music gets pricier, a bunch of people still want to ban TikTok in the US, and it's only getting hotter on planet Earth.

New research reveals the strategies hackers use to hide their malware distribution system, and companies are rushing to release mitigations for the Downfall" processor vulnerability on Intel chips.

This 200-horsepower beast is Damon's bid to bring safe, electric motorcycles to the masses. WIRED put the HyperSport to the test.

A victory for Montanans' right to a clean, healthy environment could set a precedent for other climate lawsuits throughout the United States.

Some residents of Yellowknife are staying behind to fight back wildfires that could soon engulf the Canadian city. Others have shared harrowing stories as they race to escape the flames.

Lambo's 1,341-hp Ultra GT" is inspired by spaceships and is by a long way the most powerful car the brand has ever made.

It may not be possible to eradicate the state's tens of thousands of Burmese pythons. But the local wildlife is biting back-and humans wielding new tech can help.

Under a new law, schools in Iowa have to remove titles with specific sexual content from libraries. Asking an AI chatbot proved to be the easiest way. It flagged The Handmaid's Tale and Beloved.

The curvy translucent plastic design of the iMac was the test case for Steve Jobs' whole-widget" strategy that led to the creation of the iPhone.

Robotic spacecraft from both countries are aiming to touch down on the moon's southern hemisphere, as one's space program waxes and the other wanes.

A tech-led initiative to bring economic development to Brazil's shantytowns starts with a radical idea: Listen to the people who live there.

In March a viral letter called for a pause on AI development, warning that algorithms could outsmart humanity-but many experts who signed on did not believe the technology poses an existential risk.

Outfit yourself to chase adventure in the Great Outdoors-whether you have an hour or a week.

This pricey laptop is beefier than its name suggests, but it packs pro-level power and a super bright screen to make up for it.

This week, we talk about what's causing the heat waves, storms, fires, and other extreme atmospheric events we've been living through this summer, and how humanity can prepare for a very hot future.

Signs of the drastic-and in some cases irreversible-changes that humans have made to the climate are now impossible to ignore.

Productivity software may have killed the watercooler, but chitchat is still the best way to grow connections in a hybrid workplace. These tips can make it less awkward.

Ethics watchdogs are looking out for potentially undisclosed use of generative AI in scientific writing. But there's no foolproof way to catch it all yet.

An innovation agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services will fund research into better defenses for the US health care system's digital infrastructure.

Beyond Meat's weak sales led to headlines about peak veganism" and the end of plant-based meats. But demand in Europe shows there's still life in alternative proteins.

From the Hawaii Community Foundation to the Maui Food Bank, donations to these groups aid people impacted by the recent disaster in Lahaina.

Life is hard, the future is uncertain, but the trio behind Ape Out want you to escape your troubles-one step at a time.

As Venba, the game's titular character, navigated a new world while holding on to the culture she holds dear, I saw myself in her.

After the success of its solar-charging headphones, Urbanista is back with a Bluetooth speaker that can play music for 45 hours. If you treat it right, it might never need to be plugged in at all.

Samsung's smart cordless stick vacuum is effective and stylish, but probably not worth the price.

Mustafa Suleyman, cofounder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, talks about how AI and other technologies will take over everything-and possibly threaten the very structure of the nation-state.

WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on our attempts to stop time, and why your camera roll might not really be so different from your parents' photo album.

Last weekend, presidential hopefuls glad-handed at the Iowa State Fair. This photo of Florida governor Ron DeSantis encapsulates the spectacle.

A WIRED investigation and federal citations show how first aid clinics in Amazon warehouses sometimes direct injured employees to get back on the job, risking further injury.

Gregor Dodson, a director of product management, shares why Samples is the music streaming app's newest video feature.

Humans figured out how to prevent huge fires in urban areas over a century ago. Why have they gotten so bad again?

This astonishingly affordable little outdoor electric oven has replaced my indoor one.

This HP laptop won't blow you away, but it's a great all-around machine with a 15-inch touchscreen.